General Tips Menstruation

• One can try Relaxation technique:
  • Meditation
  • Aromatherapy
  • Acupuncture
  • Yoga
  • Pilates
  • Tai-chi
• Have a hot baths to provide warmth to the area.
• Use a hot water bottles or a hot and cold compress and/or ice wrapped in a cloth (if not sensitive to temperature change)
• Wear loose fit clothing for comfort (not to restrict abdominal area)
• Consider tens machine
• Massage the abdomen
• Drink plenty of water
• Regular exercise
• Eat a more healthy diet (Avoid soya beans, less refined flour or sugar, trans-fats (hydrogenated oils), caffeine, and alcohol)
• Consider:
  • Calcium-rich foods, such as dried figs, ricotta cheese, broccoli, almonds, and canned sardines
  • Foods high in antioxidants, such as berries, kale, tomatoes, bell pepper, and dark chocolate
  • Lean proteins, including tofu and cold-water fish
  • Ice-cream
• Cut down on alcohol
• Consider to stop smoking

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Natural treatments and tips (DR Axe)